The Nelson Evening Mail. MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1867.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume II, Issue 58, 11 March 1867, Page 2

The Nelson Evening Mail. MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1867.

On Saturday evening last, Mr. O. Curtis addressed the electors of Richmond, in the Market House. On the motion of Mr. H. Pitt, Mr. Harkness was voted to the chair. There were between 40 and 50 persons present. Mr. Curtis stated his political views, which have already ap. peared in print. No new topic was introduced. The point on which Mr. Curtis principally dwelt was the railway, the advantages of which and of the pateut slip he fully laid before the audience. The only question asked the candidate was one by Mr. John Kerr as to the possibility of the Provincial Engineer riding through the country along the proposed line of railway ; he denied that it was possible for him to do so. Mr. Curtis replied that he meant the country generally, and not on any particular line. There being no disposition manifested to question Mr. Curtis further, Mr. F. Kelling moved a vote of thanks to him for the trouble he had taken to explain his views to the electors, which was seconded by Mr. Batey, and unanimously carried. Thanks were also given to the chairman, and the proceedings terminated. We would remind our readers that the last of the series of fetes organised to celebrate the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the Province, will take place at Richmond on Wednesday next. We understand that the committee are exerting themselves bravely to render the festival worthy of its predecessors in the other districts of the Waimeas, and they have issued a programme of very attractive character, including sports of all descriptions, a procession, cold collation, tea, fireworks, and a ball. In addition to these, a challenge given by the pupils of Nelson College has been accepted by the Richmond Club, and the match will be played on the ground at Richmond on the fete day. Doubtless many of our citizens will gladly avail themselves of this opportunity of participating in the 'amusements of their neighbors at Richmond ; and we understand that numerous means of conveyance will be provided in order to facilitate this. We understand that Messrs. Gisborne and Spence, the Civil Service Commissioners have arrived in Nelson, and have commenced their duties at the Post Office. A man who gave the name of John Smith, was charged before the Resident Magistrate, to-day, with stealing a pair of boots value 18s. 6d. from the shop of Messrs. Healy and Leslie, on Saturday night last. The prisoner admitted his guilt. W. Healy, jun., saw him take the hoots, and Mr. D. Leslie followed him up the lane and overtook him. The boots were found where he had been lying, and identified by Mr. Leslie. Sergeant Nash said the prisoner came by the Kate Waters, from Queensland. The Magistrate told him that he was led to believe from his cool manner, that he was not unaccustomed to that sort of thing. As he had confessed the crime he would not send him for trial, but give him four calendar months' imprisonment with hard labor in Nelson gaol. " Thank you sir," said the prisoner as he was removed. He seems to be an old offender, said his Worship. Yes, replied Sergeant Nash, he comes from a good place. The following mems. are from the Charleston Argus, March 9 : — Mr. Kynnersley has gone to Nelson to make arrangemeuts for the election of members for the Provincial Council, aud also to seek provision for a hospital at Charleston and Fox's. A bridge 200 feet long has been completed over the Nile. It is only 6 feet, in the clear, in breadth, and too narrow for drays. The Rev. W. Lewis and the Rev. Father Royer have been officiating at Charleston.' A rush has taken place to the Karamea ; but the prospects there are not considered sufficient to justify the tramp of 70 miles, the distance from Charleston to the entrance of the Karamea. At Thompson's rush, beyond the Dark ies terrace, there are nearly 20 claims on gold, some giving as much as two or three grains to the fistfull. O'Brien and party have completed a race from Darkies terrace to the lower lead at the north township, two miles and a half in length, and it is already of considerable service to the miners.

Mr. Moorhouse, Superintendent of Canterbury, is. on an official visit to the goldfields of the West Coast.